PARIS, 1735, MAKER'S MARK PM OR FM
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A French Louis XV silver-gilt box
Paris, 1735, maker's mark PM or FM
Cartouche-shaped, the hinged cover cast and chased with a raised shell within radiating flutes and panels of birds, husks and scrolling foliage on a matted ground, the outer border chased with foliage and rocaille ornament, the sides with moulded band, the base chased with shells, husks, scrolls and foliage and a further band of shells and foliage, marked in base and cover
3.3/8in. (8.5cm.) long
3ozs. (109gr.)
Paris, 1735, maker's mark PM or FM
Cartouche-shaped, the hinged cover cast and chased with a raised shell within radiating flutes and panels of birds, husks and scrolling foliage on a matted ground, the outer border chased with foliage and rocaille ornament, the sides with moulded band, the base chased with shells, husks, scrolls and foliage and a further band of shells and foliage, marked in base and cover
3.3/8in. (8.5cm.) long
3ozs. (109gr.)